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$: Execute a Shell Command from VISTA


\begin{command}
\item[Form: \$ Any valid shell command\hfill]{}
\end{command}

You may execute most operating system shell commands directly from within VISTA by prefixing them with a '$' sign. These commands can also be included as part of a procedure.

If the command line is '$' only, you go into command mode and stay there until you type 'exit'. It is dangerous to run large programs while you are in this mode.



Jon Holtzman 2002-02-13